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Gen AI in the Warehouse at Momentum 2024

On this bonus episode of the podcast we are talking AI in the warehouse with Ravi Maganti from Manhattan Associates. This conversation was originally broadcast live at Momentum 2024 where AI was certainly a large topic of conversation with Manhattan announcing their generative AI approach to the warehouse called Manhattan Assist. One of the top questions I get from people both in the industry and outside the industry is "how is AI coming into the warehouse?" so I was very excited to have this conversation and get the answer. What is Generative AI? With

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490: Addressing Warehousing Labor Challenges with Inviscid Consulting

In episode 490 of The New Warehouse Podcast, Steve Hopper, founder and principal of Inviscid Consulting, joins the show to discuss the ever-pressing topic of labor. With decades of experience in the industry, Hopper brings a wealth of knowledge in optimizing warehousing, distribution, and logistics operations. Inviscid Consulting specializes in streamlining processes to reduce costs and enhance service levels. In this episode, Hopper delves into the persistent labor challenges in the warehousing sector, the nuances between labor performance and productivity, and innovative approaches to addressing workforce shortages without solely relying on increased staffing. Navigating

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Episode 489: Elevating Warehouse Safety Management with Elokon Group

In episode 489 of The New Warehouse podcast, Mark Stanton, President and General Manager of Elokon Group, joins to discuss improving warehouse safety management. Elokon Group, with over 38 years of experience, specializes in enhancing safety for material handling equipment (MHE) and fire safety systems. This episode explores the integration of safety tech, the balance between passive and active measures, and the challenges of demonstrating ROI in safety investments. Integrating Safety Tech in Warehouses Mark emphasizes the significance of combining passive and active safety measures in warehouse environments. While passive measures, such as signage

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Supply Chain Planning at Momentum 2024

On this bonus episode of the podcast we are talking Supply Chain Planning with Ryan Gifford from Manhattan Associates. This conversation was originally broadcast live at Momentum 2024 where one of the biggest announcements of the conference was how Manhattan is tearing down the silos of supply chain planning and helping organizations to respond more rapidly, efficiently and effectively to the "blue dot" consumer. Who is the Blue Dot Consumer? As we look at the constantly evolving consumer landscape, we see that the consumer wants more options, more flexibility and they often want things

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Momentum 2024: Pushing Possible with Manhattan Associates

Pushing Possible at Momentum 2024 with Manhattan Associates Last week I had the opportunity to attend Momentum 2024 hosted by Manhattan Associates. I had the chance to see the latest announcements from Manhattan, discuss some of these announcements through LinkedIn Lives, attend sessions to learn more about end users' experiences and connect with many of their partners. My biggest takeaways were their announcement of Supply Chain Planning, usage of Generative AI and their positioning for the future. Supply Chain Planning The first big announcement at Momentum was Manhattan's new Supply Chain Planning platform. Now, you may be thinking,

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488: Taking a Collaborative Approach with Rocrich AGV Solutions

Today’s episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, welcomes Carson Menke, Regional Sales Manager, and Brian Markison, Director of Sales, from Rocrich AGV Solutions. The episode delves into the unique collaboration between Jungheinrich and Rocla in North America, the extensive automation solutions offered by Rocrich, and the broader implications of automation in the warehousing industry. Be sure to tune to hear Carson and Brian share their expertise on the evolution and future of warehouse automation. Rocrich AGV Solutions: Bridging Proven Brands Rocrich AGV Solutions stands out by combining the strengths of two established brands, Jungheinrich